North Dakota
North Dakota is one of 11 states in CSG’s Midwestern Legislative Conference. Our snapshot of North Dakota includes information on the state’s three branches of government: key leaders in the executive branch, a partisan breakdown of the legislature, term limits, an overview of the judicial branch, and more.
Tim Anderson serves as CSG Midwest liaison for North Dakota. Please contact Tim with any questions you have or research assistance you need.
Snapshot (as of January 2025)
Executive Branch
| Governor | Kelly Armstrong |
| Lieutenant Governor | Michelle Strinden |
| Secretary of State | Michael Howe |
| Attorney General | Drew Wrigley |
| Treasurer | Thomas Beadle |
| Auditor | Joshua Gallion |
Legislative Branch
| Senate | House |
|---|---|
| Seats: 47 | Seats: 94 |
| Democrat: 5 | Democrat: 11 |
| Republican: 42 | Republican: 83 |
| Average Constituency Size: 16,576 (based on population figures from 2020 U.S. Census) | Average Constituency Size: 16,576 (based on population figures from 2020 U.S. Census) |
| Length of Term: Four years | Length of Term: Four years |
| Term Limit: 8 years | Term Limit: 8 years |
Judicial Branch
| Highest Court | North Dakota Supreme Court |
| Chief Justice | Jon Jensen |
| Number of Justices | 5 |
| Method of Selection | Nonpartisan election |
| Method of Retention | Reelection |
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